Wellness and Mental Health Resources

Acute and chronic stress is a reality for those facing sarcoma cancers. Distress is not an emotion to be avoided or denied; it is a messenger, a signal that our coping methods are not working.

University of Minnesota’s Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality and Healing: Taking Charge of Your Health website

http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/

A website providing information for the general public about enhancing wellbeing, exploring complementary and integrative healing practices, and navigating the healthcare system.

MIT Medical: Sleep, Mindfulness Meditation, Relaxation, and Stress Reduction

Offers downloadable print and audio resources to help overcome insomnia, reduce stress, and improve sleep quality.

http://medweb.mit.edu/wellness/resources/downloads.html

Mayo Clinic: Stress Management

Offers resources to easily learn to practice meditation.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/meditation/in-depth/meditation/art-20045858

HeartMath Institute

An internationally recognized nonprofit research and education organization dedicated to helping people reduce stress, self-regulate emotions, and build energy and resilience for healthy, happy lives.

http://www.heartmath.org/